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European Union
There is no official quarantine for cats and dogs entering any EU Country from the United Kingdom except Malta.
Summary information and requirements for the exportation of cats and dogs to countries in the European Union from England, Wales and Scotland
only.
Veterinary Requirements
An EU Pet Passport issued by your vet.
To obtain this, you must first have your pet microchipped by your vet. The vet must then vaccinate your pet against rabies.
This must be done at least 21 days prior to the flight.
If your pet is not going to be brought back to the UK your pet is now ready to go.
If you do intend to return to the UK then the vet must obtain a blood sample at least 21 days after the rabies vaccination
and submit it for testing. Assuming that this result is positive, the details of the blood test will be entered into the Pet Passport.
Your pet will not be entitled to return to the UK without being subject to quarantine until 6 months has elapsed from the date of the
blood test.
For cats and dogs which will eventually be returning to the UK please refer to the DEFRA website for conditions, airlines and routes
http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/index.htm
Airlines require assurance that your pet is healthy enough to fly. Therefore your pet must be inspected by a vet shortly
(usually within a few days) prior to the flight. The vet must then issue a fitness to fly (or private health) certificate or sign,
date and stamp the relevant clinical examination section of the passport.
Applies to all following EU Countries
| Portugal (including Azores) |
| Spain (including Canary Islands and Balearic Islands) |
| France |
| Italy |
| Germany |
| Netherlands |
| Belgium |
| Luxembourg |
| Austria |
| Denmark |
| Lithuania |
| Estonia |
| Latvia |
| Poland |
| Czech Republic |
| Slovak Republic |
| Hungary |
| Slovenia |
| Greece |
| Bulgaria |
| Romania |
Regulations also apply to Gibraltar, Russia, Switzerland and Croatia.
Exceptions / Time Specific
Ireland - Fitness to fly certificate only (unrestricted travel as UK and Ireland are same health status with regards to Rabies)
Finland - EU Pet Passport + Health certificate dated within 24 hours of the flight.
Sweden – An EU Pet Passport (Rabies vaccination is not however required for UK dogs and Cats flying directly to Sweden) and treatment
against echinococcus (a type of tapeworm) within 10 days of the flight + Fitness to fly certificate. Import Permit is not required.
Official Website
http://www.sjv.se/home/amnesomraden/animalhealthwelfare/importexportofliveanimals/dogsandcats/ukandireland.4.731e90106fedb4a488000126.html
Norway – An EU Pet Passport (Rabies vaccination is not required for UK dogs and Cats) and treatment against echinococcus
(a type of tapeworm) within 10 days of the flight + Fitness to fly certificate. Import Permit is not required. Official Website
http://www.mattilsynet.no/english/import_export/import_of_dogs__cats_and_ferrets_from_eu_countries__except_sweden__16400
Cyprus - EU Pet Passport and treatment against ticks and echinococcus (a type of tapeworm) 24 to 48 hours prior to flight + Fitness to fly
certificate (or veterinary stamp in relevant health section of the passport).
Malta - Import Permit + EU Pet Passport and treatment against ticks and echinococcus (a type of tapeworm) 24 to 48 hours prior to
flight + Fitness to fly certificate (or veterinary stamp in relevant health section of the passport).
Quarantine is for 21 days.However the Maltese authorities have adopted the same regulations as the UK i.e. Microchip + Rabies vaccination
then blood test 30 days later then waiting 6 months before an animal can enter Malta without the need for quarantine.
Import Permit obtainable from:
Ministry of Rural Affairs & The Environment, Food & Veterinary Regulation division, Albertown, Marsa, Malta
Tel 00356 25905300 or 25905350 Fax 00356 21238105
Owners are also advised to notify the department of pets flight details and time at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
Tel 00356 21650393 Fax 00356 21650373 or e-mail lucienne.cassar@gov.mt
Website http://www.veterinary.gov.mt/page.asp?p=6169&l=1
Animals must be shipped in containers built to IATA specifications which are the correct size for them ie they must be large enough for the animal to stand and sit up without touching the top of the box, lie down comfortably and be able to turn round within the box. There must also be a fixed water container inside the container with a funnel so that it can be filled from the outside.
Table of paperwork/veterinary requirements for EU destinations
| Country | Pet Passport needed | Airline Health Cert needed | Rabies Vaccn Reqd | Other Vaccn Reqd | Other Treatments Reqd | Microchip Reqd |
| Spain - Dog/Cat | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Portugal - Dog/Cat | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Cyprus - Cat/Dog | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | Tick & Tapeworm | Yes |
| Greece - Cat/Dog | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Italy - Dog/Cat | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| France - Cat/Dog | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Netherlands - Dog/Cat | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Belgium - Cat/Dog | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Luxembourg - Dog/Cat | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Germany - Cat/Dog | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Ireland - Cat/Dog | No | FTF† | No | Optional | No | No |
| Denmark - Cat/Dog | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Austria - Dog/Cat | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Finland - Cat/Dog | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Sweden - Dog/Cat | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Yes | Tapeworm | Yes |
| Poland - Cat/Dog | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Hungary - Dog/Cat | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Slovenia - Cat/Dog | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Czech Republic - Dog/Cat | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Slovak Republic - Cat/Dog | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Lithuania - Dog/Cat | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Latvia - Cat/Dog | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Estonia - Dog/Cat | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | No | Yes |
| Malta - Cat/Dog | Yes | FTF† | Yes | Optional | Tick & Tapeworm | Yes |
Last updated 04/03/2011
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